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Which of the following compounds/alloys of silicon in used in grinding wheel and which property of that substance is exploited ?

A

silicon carbide because it is the hardest substance

B

ferrosilicon because it is resistant to friction

C

sodium silicate because it becomes impervious when heated strongly

D

silicon dioxide because it is resistant to chemicals

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A
Silicon carbide is used in grinding wheels because it is the hardest substance
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